Research has found that harmful chemicals have been found in 81% of our rivers and lakes. Of 1,006 river and lake sites with data, 814 were found to have toxic chemical mixtures, according to analysis of data collected by the government’s Environment Agency. When mixed these chemical cocktails have a disastrous impact on water species […]
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On 19 May 2023, a High Court judge gave the go ahead for two legal challenges over the government’s decision to grant planning permission for the proposed new coal mine in West Cumbria. Carlisle Green Party parliamentary candidate Gavin Hawkton welcomed the judge’s announcement: “Beyond the clear environmental concerns, arguments in favor of […]
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Greens plan to create thousands of jobs through retrofit revolution Carlisle Green Party has called for a massive programme to create secure, well-paid jobs by insulating thousands of homes in Cumbria. In the run up to the local elections in May, the party has said there has never been a more important moment to elect […]
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● Greens issue warning that lack of government leadership and support is preventing councils from helping refugees ● Carlisle City Councillor Helen Davison: “Councils and their constituents all over the country are ready to step up for Ukrainian refugees, just like they were for Afghan refugees. But the biggest barrier is this Conservative government” Carlisle Green Party has called on the […]
Greens pledge to tackle cost of living crisis with a retrofit revolution A ground-up approach to insulate social housing “Change for the better – cutting fuel bills, creating hundreds of new jobs and slashing carbon emissions.” Carlisle & District Green Party have pledged to tackle growing levels of fuel poverty and the cost-of-living crisis by […]
NO RETURN OF FRACKING Media notice – for immediate dispatch Worrying voices are being raised within the Conservative Party that a return to fracking, with all the polluting effects, is back on the cards. This is also a narrative spun in Carlisle by the deputy leader of the City Council, Gareth Ellis, who recently […]
Allerdale & Copeland and Carlisle Green Party PRESS RELEASE Dated: 10th January 2022 Subject: GDF in West Cumbria OUT OF MIND This is a joint statement by both Allerdale & Copeland and Carlisle Green Parties in opposition to the proposed development of a Geological Disposal Facility (GDF) in West Cumbria. It is […]
Media notice – for immediate dispatch Carlisle & District Green Party have called for Parklands and Harraby South Carlisle City Councillor to resign immediately from the local authority. Jo Ellis-Williams announced her defection from the Labour Party to join the Conservatives in a statement on Friday morning. Gavin Hawkton, Chair of the Carlisle […]
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Media notice – for immediate dispatch Carlisle & District Green Party have expressed major concerns at the appointment of Gillian Steward as the new chief executive of Cumbria County Council. This is crucial time for Cumbria as council services begin to merge into two unitary authorities. The party says that her previous track record as […]
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At the 2021 AGM, elections were held to key posts within the Carlisle & District Green Party. These have now been confirmed and are posted below. Chair: Gavin Hawkton Treasurer: Anne Gadsden Secretary: John Reardon Election Agent: Joanne Bates […]
